The Newfoundland and Labrador government is increasing funding for rental assistance in an effort to help more low-income households remain in their homes. Budget 2026 includes an additional $4 million annually, beginning in the 2026-27 fiscal year, to expand eligibility for the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Benefit (CHB). The increase is expected to allow approximately 500 more households to access the program. The CHB is a portable rental assistance benefit for l

A ceremony is set to take place in St. John’s today to mark the National Day of Mourning, an annual observance honouring workers who have been killed, injured or made ill on the job. Organized by the St. John’s and District Labour Council, the event will be held at the Emera Innovation Exchange at Signal Hill Campus, located at 100 Signal Hill Rd., beginning at 11:45 a.m. The National Day of Mourning is observed each year across Canada to remember those affected by workplace

Motorists and home heating customers will see slight relief at the pumps and on their energy bills following the latest maximum price adjustments. All types of gasoline decreased by up to 0.1 cents per litre. Diesel prices fell more significantly, dropping by up to 4.3 cents per litre on the Island and by the same amount in western Labrador. Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island declined by 3.66 cents per litre, while stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador decreased by 3

Warm and nice weather is expected across the province today. Newfoundland will see sunny skies with temperatures ranging from 4 to 13 degrees. Labrador will see a mix of sun and cloud with highs from 5 to 14.

The provincial government says an early release of road construction tenders is helping accelerate the start of this year’s infrastructure season. As of April 27, the province had issued 27 tenders for road work, representing an estimated $143 million in investment. The early activity marks the earliest point in the construction season that this volume of tenders has been issued, giving contractors more time to plan and begin projects sooner. Government officials say issuing